Event Information

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Joel D. Valdez Main Library – Jacome Plaza – Downtown Tucson @ 7 am!

2018 marks 30th years of AIDSWALK Tucson, a fundraiser for the care services, prevention programs, and LGBTQ initiatives of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. We can’t do any of this without the generous support of our walkers, their furry friends, our sponsors, and donors. And of course, the dedication of 300 volunteers who help to make this event possible!

REGISTER HERE for this year’s event on Sunday, October 14 and help make a BIG difference in the lives of many.

AIDSWALK Schedule

7:00 am Registration Opens

7:30 am Fun Run starts

8:00 am Walk Opening Ceremonies

8:30 am Warm Up Music

9:00 am Walk Starts

10:00 am Quilt Opening Ceremony

Walker Information:

Start Time!

The Fun Run starts at 7:30 am. Runners will do three laps of the course.

Walkers start the course at 9 am. If you need to pick up your t-shirt or incentive items or turn in any additional donations, registration will be open starting at 7 am!

Any and all pets are welcome! Each registered pet gets an AIDSWALK bandana.

Early Registration!

Walkers can pick up their swag bags early or turn in any walker money at SAAF (375 South Euclid Ave) on Wednesday, October 10th through October 12th from 8am-6pm! Early Registration will be on the north side of the building.

Pick up your shirt at AIDSWALK! Registration opens at 7 am.

You can bring your fundraising money to qualify for incentives to Early Registration October 10th – 12th or to registration at AIDSWALK!

Fundraising!

Make sure you set up your Firstgiving fundraising page and share it with your friends to earn cool fundraising prizes!

Level 1: Fundraise $500+ to receive the official AIDSWALK Pennant and the official AIDSWALK T-Shirt to wear during the walk!

Level 2: Fundraise $750+ to receive the Level 1 prizes and the official AIDSWALK30 Towel!

Level 3: Fundraise $1,000+ to receive the official AIDSWALK pennant, beach towel, t-shirt, and the official AIDSWALK duffle bag!

Top Fundraisers!

The #1 top fundraiser will also receive a prize presented at the walk!!

News and Events

AIDSWALK Route & Venue Maps Now Online!, September 8, 2016

Check it out…AIDSWALK route and venue maps are now available online. Chart your course and get a heads up on near-by parking options. http://aidswalktucson.saaf.org/maps-and-parking/ Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday October 9 for another amazing AIDSWALK Tucson!

AIDSWALK 2016 Registration Now Open!, March 4, 2016

Registration for the 2016 AIDSWALK Arizona/Tucson is now open. AIDSWALK will take place in downtown Tucson on Sunday October 9, 2016. We invite young, old, and pets alike to be a part of a great day of doing good for others. Register today and we’ll look forward to seeing you in October.

Why I Walk- Curt’s Story, October 10, 2015

Walking to Remember, Walking to Prevent by Curt Beall My first AIDSWALK was in Buffalo NY in 2002. I had lost almost a dozen friends and heard that we were going to have our first AIDSWALK. I had just been diagnosed with the disease myself and wanted to honor my friends and to raise funds […]

Why I Walk- Laura’s Story, October 7, 2015

Walking in Memory of Bobby By Laura Alexander Twenty-one years ago, I got married. In less than thirty days, my older brother Bobby died due to complications of AIDS. He was thirty-six years old. Six months later, the “AIDS cocktail” that might have extended his life was introduced. Over the last year, as I’ve celebrated […]

AIDSWALK Tucson Needs You to Register, October 7, 2013

We are drawing ever closer to the 25th Annual AIDSWALK Tucson and we could really use your help. Please consider registering today and raising money for your Walk. Every paid registrant receives a AIDSWALK t-shirt & Walker Bag filled with great goodies from our sponsors. Pets are welcome and this is a family-friendly event. Hope […]

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